Guide to tourism in the cities of Poland

The most famous places of tourism in the different cities of Poland is an integrated guide of travelers experiences, and it is one of the distinguished European countries located in the middle of the European continent, in the western side it is bordered by Germany, and Ukraine and Belarus are on the eastern side, as it is bordered on the north by Lithuania and on the south it is bordered by the Czech and Slovakia, and reaches The area of ​​Poland is about 812,000 km2, and it is ranked 69 in the world and the ninth level in the European continent in terms of area.
With a population of 38 million people, so it ranks sixth on the level of Europe in terms of population density, and Poland includes many distinct tourist cities, as Poland attracts huge numbers of tourists that reach more than 14 million tourists a year, where they mean many Polish cities such as the capital Warsaw and Krakow, and the tourist options in Poland vary between cultural and recreational places, charming natural areas and historical places, and the people of Poland is one of the friendly peoples who always open their arms to guests.

Before traveling to Poland:

• Traveling to the state of Poland needs to obtain a Schengen visa, because it is one of the countries within the Schengen area.
• Its official language is Polish, but its currency is Zloty.
• This city is distinguished by the fact that the costs of tourism are very cheap when compared to other European countries such as England and France.
• Warsaw is crowded with tourists in the period between July and August, as the country is in these two months where prices rise, so one of the best times to visit is in the period between April to October.
• The period sufficient for visiting the most prominent landmarks in the city is from one week to ten days.

The most important tourist cities of Poland:

Warsaw:

The Polish capital, which embraces many tourist attractions that made it one of the most important tourist areas in Poland, where there are many parks and historical museums, and the old town in Rasu is one of its most prominent features, in addition to the presence of many cafes, restaurants and many attractions, and one of its most important features :

• Warsaw Old Town:

This town is known as Staroka, and it is considered one of the oldest parts in the Polish capital, and it attracts huge numbers of visitors to the city. As for the center of the old town, it is Old Town Market Place, with many shops, restaurants and cafes, and among the most distinguishing streets surrounding the old town is Its old buildings are architectural dating back to the Middle Ages, and it contains the grand theater where concerts are held and many artistic performances as well as ballet shows.

• Saxon Park:

It is one of the public parks located in the center of Warsaw, where it is located facing the Bezudsky Square, and is considered one of the oldest parks in the city, where it was established in the late 17th century, and inside this park there is the tomb of the unknown soldier, which is a yard dedicated to the unknown soldiers who sacrificed their lives in exchange for Poland And runs through this park many water fountains, including the main fountain, which is one of the most valuable urban symbols of the city.

• Warsaw Fountain Park:

This park is located in a charming place, as it is a few steps away from the old city, and the Warsaw Garden is one of the most beautiful dancing fountains around the world, as it pumps approximately 30,000 liters of water per minute, and the number of nozzles from which the water comes out of the fountain is about 367 nozzles, as well It also includes about 300 reflectors in order to give the water many colors, which increases its charm and beauty, and shows some animation by laser at intervals of time, so that the fountain looks like a marine fairy.

• Warsaw Fort:

This fort with a semicircular design, which is considered one of the few archaeological remains that remains from a network of great historical fortifications, and was established in the Middle Ages in order to protect the city from enemies and to surround it, this fort is located in the old and new town, and attracts huge numbers of visitors every year, This fortress dates back more than five centuries, and this fortress was built from the remains of the remaining bricks from the wars that Poland fought throughout its history, and the fort contains an interior of a number of rooms that were used in the preservation of weapons, warfare and the house of soldiers.

• Royal palace:

For several centuries, this palace remained an official residence for all the Polish kings and rulers who followed its flesh beginning in the 16th century. The royal palace is located on a large square located at the entrance to the old city, and it is considered one of the most famous tourist places in the city, as it is full of many of the groves of the kings of Poland, and contains Their private collections and many original paintings hung on the walls of the palace, and the palace walls are also decorated with expensive gems, some of which are decorated with gold.

• Palace of Culture and Science:

It is an ancient high-rise building, and it is considered an important center for the public of various institutions and public companies, and many cultural activities such as plays and concerts are held and there are many theaters, cinemas, libraries and a number of sports clubs, scientific institutions and universities, and this building is the longest in Europe Absolutely, and the eighth building in Europe, where the length of this palace is about 237 m.

• Royal Park:

Or as it is known as the Lazneki Garden, which has an area of ​​76 hectares, and is located in the center of the capital. The Lazneki Garden is one of the most famous and important parks in the city, where it was designed in the 17th century to be a park for pigeons and birds where it was dedicated to a number of nobles at that time, and the Polish rulers rotated the construction of the palace Green spaces and pools of water, unless they have become as they are now, and there are many monuments and attractions inside the park.

• Warsaw Zoo:

This park is located next to the Vistula River, and its area is approximately 98 acres in the city center, and the number of visitors to the city is more than a million visitors per year, so it is considered one of the busiest European parks, and the park includes more than 4,299 animals belonging to more than 500 species and different species, Besides, there are a huge number of popular animals that adults and children like, deer, elephants, giraffes, and aquatic animals like hippopotamus and dolphins.

Krakow

Krakow is located on the banks of the Vistula River, and these cities are considered one of the most important tourist cities in Poland, as they possess a cultural and historical heritage as one of the oldest cities in Poland, and the city includes a large number of tourist attractions such as the Vabel Castle and the Palace of the Kings of Poland, and the most famous landmarks of Krakow are the following: :

• Wawel Castle:

It is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Krakow, as it is considered a cultural and political castle in the city during the 16th century, and this castle is considered a symbol of the Polish identity.

• The main square:

This square is located in the heart of the city, as its history dates back to the 13th century and was then considered a tourist and commercial headquarters that reflects the history and culture of the city over time, and is classified as one of the best squares in Europe, because it is packed with visitors and life day and night, and this square is surrounded by a large number of museums Historic buildings, and churches.

• Vyalicka Mine:

This mine is a number of salt lakes located below the ground, and a number of rooms and artworks made of salt materials and monuments have been carved inside this mine, and 41 million tourists visit this mine every year.

Gdansk:

Gdansk is the most important port city in Poland, and it is considered the sixth Polish city by area. This city is located on the shore of a southern bay that overlooks the Baltic Sea, and given the city’s location near the mouth of the Vistula River, which gave it a great advantage to serve as the largest marine and river trade center, and on Throughout history, the city is an important part of the German Hanseatic League, while today it is considered one of the most important commercial centers. We will get to know it in detail on Arab travelers. This city includes the following landmarks:

• Gdansk Fortress:

This fortress was established in the tenth century by the first king of Poland, Mishko.

• Saint Dominic’s Gallery:

This exhibition was established in the year 1920 by order of Pope Alexander the Fourth, and this exhibition is held on the last Saturday of July for a period of up to three weeks, and this huge exhibition includes a large number of foreign and domestic vendors who display goods and handicrafts, as the roof is accompanied by a number of events Cultural events such as marches, concerts, street theater and competitions and holds many sporting events.

• European Solidarity Center:

This new museum in the city is one of its best tourist attractions, as it is characterized by the splendor of its design, this building made of steel seems like a wonderful ship, which arouses the interest of lovers of architecture.

• St. Mary’s Church:

This Romen Catholic Church, which was built in the 14th century, and St. Mary’s Church is known as one of the largest brick-built churches in the world, and built in a huge gothic style, this church is a wonderful architectural entity, where you can climb the stairs of the church and climb to the top of the church tower in order to watch The city is in an irresistible panoramic view.

• Royal Way:

This road, which runs from the gate of the old city, which is located at the Motawa River, which is one of the main streets of the old city, and this street has gained great fame for being a former path for the Polish kings who were visiting the city, and what distinguishes this road is that it includes Many of the main landmarks are difficult to compare with any other tourist attractions, and the most prominent features of this road are the torture house, the golden gate, the Neptune fountain and the prison tower, in addition to the presence of many buildings that have been rebuilt and some dating back to the 14th century.

• Mariaca Street:

This street is considered one of the most beautiful streets of the old town in Gdansk, as it contains a number of wonderful architectural pieces, and it has many shops and souvenir kiosks, this street has its own tourist character, as this street is famous for its number of small beautiful cafes that spread over Throughout the street, where the wonderful view of the well-known jewelery and amber stores.

• Shakespeare Festival:

This festival is held as a year in the last week of July or in the first week of August. The Shakespeare Festival is an international event that combines artistic events, theatrical performances and a number of workshops.

• Tatra National Park:
  

It is considered one of the most famous tourist attractions in the state of Poland, as it is a favorite destination for all lovers of charming nature and stunning views, so Tatra Park is located in southern Poland, and it contains vast areas of green meadows and forests, in addition to the presence of many rock formations and caves, and also contains waterfalls and lakes, Among the most famous waterfalls is the Wilka Ciklawa waterfall, which reaches a height of about 70 meters.

Wroclaw:

This beautiful city located in western Poland, and is one of the most prominent historical cities there, as it is close to the Adura River, and is considered the fourth Polish city in terms of population density, and it has been classified as one of the ten most beautiful cities most visited in Poland, because it includes many Wonderful tourist attractions, the most prominent of which are the following:

• Market Square:

This main square in the city, where it is an important tourist destination, and the market square is close to 83.8 hectares, and one of the most distinguishing features of this square is its architecture, which made it one of the largest squares in Europe, and this square includes the largest two fences in the city, and what also distinguishes it is its rectangular shape and containing a third The most beautiful buildings in the city, including institutions and offices, are located in the middle of the square, the tower that reaches a height of about 66 m, which was built in 1930.

• the National Museum:

It is considered one of the most beautiful national museums in Poland, where many historical artifacts, most of which date back to the Middle Ages, are displayed. This museum was established in 1974, as well as it includes a number of national treasures, European paintings and a lot of decorative arts and drawings.

• Sky Tower:

This tower is considered the highest skyscraper in Poland, as it is one of the most important tourist destinations, and this tower was built in 2007 on an area of ​​260 thousand meters.

• Cezzentenke Park:

This park is very beautiful, which is located next to the Wroclaw Park, and this park is located a Fruitsov Fountain that was built in 1785, and this garden is considered one of the largest and oldest parks in Wroclaw, so it is one of the most important tourist attractions and the Citizenszyniki Park was designed in the English style, and the area of ​​this garden extends to more From 1000 m2, it is considered a suitable hiking place especially in the spring and summer months, as it is equipped with many wooden benches, service facilities, beautiful statues and charming lakes.

Rocklaw City:

This city, which overlooks the banks of the Oder River, is considered one of the largest cities located in western Poland, and many countries such as Russia, Bohemia, and Germany have followed its rule, and one of the most distinguishing features of this city is the distinguished engineering architecture, and it contains a number of tourist attractions such as Elizabeth Church Zoo, Market Square.

Torun:

This city overlooks the banks of the Vistula River, and the city of Torun is the famous birthplace of Copernicus, and it was classified as one of the thirty most beautiful natural cities in the world, and this city was bombed during World War II, but it was not affected much, so it is considered one of the cities Al-Najiya is still preserved in many of the medieval Iraqi heritage buildings, such as the Church of John the Baptist, and it contains many paintings carved in the Gothic language.

Malbork:

It is considered one of the Polish cities that dates back to the Middle Ages, and this city is very famous for having a great castle dating back to the 13th century, and it was built by order of a person called the Teutonic Order, and these castles are considered one of the largest Gothic castles at the level of Europe as a whole after the Castle of Virgin Mary This castle was built from medicine and took about 230 years to build. It was destroyed during the Second World War, but after that it was repaired.

In the city of Woznan:

The city of Poznan is considered to be an academic center and has the third largest university in Poland, as it hosts many important international events and celebrations, the most prominent of which is the Malta International Theater Festival, as it can be reached by many ways, but most prefer to walk from During its imperial royal road, it is an artificial lake, and has many icy slopes that are used for skiing.

Lublin:

The city of Lublin is located in the eastern part of the city of Witsula, and this city is one of the oldest cities of Poland, as it dates back to the 16th century, and this city was considered as the first line of defense against the invaders who occupied and destroyed it, and this city was considered as a homeland for the largest number of Jews, so therefore It includes both western and eastern cultures, and this city includes many churches which are a mixture of ancient Russian Byzantine and Catholic churches.

ودجód city:

This city is considered the third Polish city with a population of more than 750 thousand people, and the city of ودجód أب developed during the rule of the Russians in the 19th century after it was 19 small villages that became a city based on textile industries, where it was called the Polish monument, and this city is divided into 5 Main areas:

• Piotrkovsky Street:

Which is the main street of the city and is also the political and commercial center, there are many famous bronze sculptures of this prominent street in Lodz on this street.

• Celebrity Walk:

This walkway, which was designed in the manner of Hollywood, as it is teeming with the most famous stars and Lodges, and contains many names of the Baroans who contributed to the progress of the city.

• Lucky Winky Park:

This garden, which is one of the largest and largest parks in the city.

• Piotrkovsky Tourist Street:

This street is located from north to south, and its length is more than five kilometers, and it is the longest commercial street in the world, and this street divides the city into two parts, as it contains many beautiful buildings dating back to the 19th century.